Question:
What was the role of the Development Commissioner in the State Development Committee for the Community Development Programme (CDP)?
ATo act as a liaison between the state and central governments
BTo serve as Secretary to the State Development Committee and oversee district-level coordination
CTo manage financial allocations for rural development projects
DTo supervise the agricultural production and industrial policies at the state level
Answer:
B. To serve as Secretary to the State Development Committee and oversee district-level coordination
Explanation:
The Development Commissioner acted as the Secretary to the State Development Committee and was responsible for maintaining administrative relationships with the District Collector, who was in charge of planning, coordinating, executing, and evaluating the work of each block within the district.